Design Insights

The CEP Student Prize is awarded annually to a final year student on each of the design courses within the CSD Course Endorsement Programme (CEP). The programme was developed to differentiate and support those courses which clearly prepare students to confidently embark on a career in design and to practice to the highest professional standards. […]

As the internationally recognised body for the design profession the Chartered Society of Designers and its members play a major role in influencing the design industry. The Society encourages its members to add their voice to the work undertaken by CSD in inspiring academia, government, clients and the design sector.  Many of our members are […]

The Society has added a swathe of new courses to its list of Accredited design education awards across the UK, as part of the CSD Course Endorsement Programme (CEP). The programme was designed and developed to formally endorse, encourage and support excellence in design teaching and study across all design disciplines both nationally and internationally. […]

This week was international Museum Week, an opportunity for Museums from all over the world to celebrate their culture on Twitter. For each of the 7 days a new theme is explored using a different hash tag. Monday – #secretsMW – Museums and cultural establishments from all over the globe welcome you to their everyday […]

This March, the Society attended the Intellectual Property Office’s ‘Students and IP – Creating an IP savvy workforce’ held at Paintworks in Bristol. The event brought together a range of contributors from academia and business, to discuss the need for a greater awareness and understanding of IP. Knowledge of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) is important […]

On 5th February 2015 the Society received approval from the Privy Council for wide ranging changes to its Bye-Laws that were proposed and agreed by CSD members at the AGM in December last year. The changes were made as a result of a review following the granting of powers by Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth […]

On the 25th November 2014 the Society held the Minerva Dinner at St James’ Palace. The evening was a special celebration of the Society and its work and included the presentation of the highly revered Minerva Medal. Over the years it has been received by many who are legends in the design world and this […]

2014 was a very exciting year for the Society, its members and the CSD team. Here are some highlights from last year and an idea of what is to come in 2015. JANUARY The Society rolled out several new communication channels to connect and gain feedback from members and the public. These included the CSD […]

Ian Callum, Director of Design for Jaguar has been honoured by the Chartered Society of Designers with the prestigious Minerva Medal for his outstanding contribution to automotive design. The Minerva Medal is the highest accolade given by the Society and was presented by the Society’s Patron, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh at the Minerva Dinner […]

Kevin McParland ACII sheds some light on the need for PI Cover, its origins and why practising designers should be covered. Compared with fire and marine insurance the need for what is generally known as Professional Indemnity Insurance is a recent development. A landmark legal case in 1964 – Hedley Byrne v Heller and Partners – […]